Your Own
Melbourne Cup
Tipping Contest
Make your Melbourne Cup office sweep even better! Create your own private Draftstars racing contest and challenge your colleagues to compete across every race at the meet, not just the big one. No need to collect money or manage payouts, we take care of it all for you!
Your Own
Melbourne Cup
Tipping Contest
Make your Melbourne Cup office sweep even better! Create your own private Draftstars racing contest and challenge your colleagues to compete across every race at the meet, not just the big one. No need to collect money or manage payouts, we take care of it all for you!
01 / CREATE
Create the Contest
Create the Contest
Click the “Create Contest” button in the Draftstars Lobby to get started, then setup your competition using the following settings
Click the “Create Contest” button in the Draftstars Lobby to get started, then setup your competition using the following settings
SportRacing
Feel free to try out any of the other sports available if you'd prefer to play something different.
Select SlateChoose from available upcoming meets
The slates for different meets will typically be available the day prior
SportRacing
Feel free to try out any of the other sports available if you'd prefer to play something different.
Select SlateChoose from available upcoming meets
The slates for different meets will typically be available the day prior
Contest TypeMulti Players
You'll need to choose this option if you want a contest with more than two entrants
OpponentPrivate
If you choose public, the contest will appear in the Draftstars Lobby and be available for entry from random users you might not know
Entry FeeChoose from one of the various amounts.
There are plenty of different price points to choose from between Free to $1,000 per entry
Contest NameCustomise the name of your contest
This will appear in your contest history ledger
Contest TypeMulti Players
You'll need to choose this option if you want a contest with more than two entrants
OpponentPrivate
If you choose public, the contest will appear in the Draftstars Lobby and be available for entry from random users you might not know
Entry FeeChoose from one of the various amounts.
There are plenty of different price points to choose from between Free to $1,000 per entry
Contest NameCustomise the name of your contest
This will appear in your contest history ledger
Contest SizeSet how many competitors you expect to join your contest
The available options range from 3-200 people. This will be the maximum number of entrants allowed. It's not a problem if you get less entrants, the contest will still go ahead if there's 2 or more entrants
Prize StructureThis determines the prize pool distribution
Select how you'd like the prize pool to be allocated amongst the winners
PrizesNothing you need to update here
The prizes are automated based on selections made for Entry Fee, Contest Size and Prize Structure. If submitted entries don’t reach the designated size, prize amounts will be adjusted accordingly.
Contest SizeSet how many competitors you expect to join your contest
The available options range from 3-200 people. This will be the maximum number of entrants allowed. It's not a problem if you get less entrants, the contest will still go ahead if there's 2 or more entrants
Prize StructureThis determines the prize pool distribution
Select how you'd like the prize pool to be allocated amongst the winners
PrizesNothing you need to update here
The prizes are automated based on selections made for Entry Fee, Contest Size and Prize Structure. If submitted entries don’t reach the designated size, prize amounts will be adjusted accordingly.
Once you’re happy with the settings, hit the “Select Team” button to submit your own lineup
02 / LINEUP
Submit Your Lineup
Submit Your Lineup
Entering a racing contest couldn’t be easier, simply select one runner per race, hit the “submit lineup” button and confirm your entry fee payment. You’re in!
Entering a racing contest couldn’t be easier, simply select one runner per race, hit the “submit lineup” button and confirm your entry fee payment. You’re in!
03 / SHARE
Share Contest Link
Share Contest Link
A tipping competition needs other entrants to compete against! Share your contest link with the people you want to challenge and invite them to join.
A tipping competition needs other entrants to compete against! Share your contest link with the people you want to challenge and invite them to join.
Anyone who doesn’t already have a Draftstars account will need to create one before entering.
04 / LEADERBOARD
Watch Live Leaderboard
Watch Live Leaderboard
Your selections earn points if they Win or Place based on their final S-Tab dividends, with your total score determining your position on the leaderboard. Track your ranking on the leaderboard as points accumulate after each race and see how you stack up against your friends and colleagues.
Your selections earn points if they Win or Place based on their final S-Tab dividends, with your total score determining your position on the leaderboard. Track your ranking on the leaderboard as points accumulate after each race and see how you stack up against your friends and colleagues.
Once the contest is complete, prizes will be automatically distributed according to the final rankings and selected prize structure.